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The following is a non-comprehensive list of composers who have composed original music for the classical guitar, or music which has been arranged for it. This list is sortable by name, nationality and years of birth or death.
The romantic guitar eventually led to a different type of guitar in Spain: the fan-braced Spanish guitars of Torres, which may be seen as the immediate precursor of the modern classical guitar. In the 20th century, many non-guitarist composers wrote for the instrument, whereas previously only players of the instrument had done so. [1]
Pages in category "Composers for the classical guitar" The following 172 pages are in this category, out of 172 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
In the 20th century, many non–guitarist composers wrote for the instrument, which previously only players of the instrument had done. For a larger list of composers who have written for the solo guitar, see the list of composers for the classical guitar. Some of the better–known are: Hermann Ambrosius (1897–1983) Louis Andriessen (1939 ...
Fernando Sor (baptised 14 February 1778 – 10 July 1839) was a Spanish classical guitarist and composer of the late Classical era and early Romantic era.Best known for writing solo classical guitar music, he also composed an opera (at the age of 19), three symphonies, guitar duos, piano music, songs, a Mass, and at least two successful ballets: Cinderella, which received over one hundred ...
Joaquín Rodrigo Vidre, 1st Marquess of the Gardens of Aranjuez (Spanish: [xoaˈkin roˈðɾiɣo]; 22 November 1901 – 6 July 1999), was a Spanish composer and a virtuoso pianist. He is best known for composing the Concierto de Aranjuez, a cornerstone of the classical guitar repertoire.
Although Williams is best known as a performing classical guitarist, he has explored many different musical genres, as well as being a composer and arranger. Williams is perhaps best known to the general public for his recording of the Stanley Myers piece "Cavatina". The piece originally included only the first few bars of the tune as it is ...
This is a list of classical guitarists. Baroque (17th and 18th centuries) Name Born Country Antoine Carré ...